Well-maintained 5-bedroom, 3-bath house suitable for 5-7 tenants for the 2027-2028 school year. Lease Term: September 1, 2027 - August 24, 2028 Features: - 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms - Short walk to Northwestern University and downtown Evanston - Convenient to the Noyes and Foster CTA Purple Line stations - Living room with decorative fireplace - Separate dining room and breakfast room - Dishwasher - Ample closet space - Lower-level storage room - Front porch - Large backyard with back deck - Private parking behind the property - Ample street parking available on Simpson Street - Free laundry in the basement - Located on Simpson Street between Sherman Avenue and Maple Avenue, a popular off-campus area for Northwestern graduate and undergraduate students. Utilities: Tenants are responsible for gas, electric, and water/garbage. Application & Administrative Fees: - No Security Deposit - $55 non-refundable application fee per person, due at the time of application - $400 non-refundable administrative fee per person, due upon approval and prior to lease signing - Applicants may be required to have co-signers. Co-signers must also submit an application and pay the $55 application fee. Don't miss out on this beautiful unit in a fantastic location--schedule a viewing today! *Pictures are for advertising purposes only and may not reflect actual unit available
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Unfinished
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water Steam
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Frame
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GAFFIELDS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,401
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: GAFFIELD SUBDIVISION LOT 26
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,176
Legal Lot Number: 25,26
Acres: 0.2107
Depth Footage: 173
Front Footage: 53
County Use Description: RESID 1 STORY
Utility Information
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,401
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,176 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1911
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 11071210260000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026
Sale and tax history for 825 Simpson St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
APPFOLIO #1
Oct 22, 2026
Rental Removed
$6,500
$5/sq ft
Oct 21, 2026
Listed for Rent
$6,500
$5/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07717086
Apr 2, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Aug 4, 2004
Sold
$512,500
$366/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 4, 1998
Sold
$329,000
$235/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1988
Sold
$199,900
$143/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$15,145 (+4.2%)
$27,069 + $40,931
$68,000
2022
$14,532 (+16.9%)
$22,940 + $39,620
$62,560
2021
$12,429 (+1.4%)
$15,140 + $31,694
$46,834
2020
$12,263 (−0.3%)
$15,140 + $31,694
$46,834
2019
$12,302 (+5.8%)
$15,140 + $37,365
$52,505
2018
$11,630 (+2.7%)
$12,846 + $29,603
$42,449
2017
$11,326 (+1.4%)
$12,846 + $29,603
$42,449
2016
$11,165 (+16.5%)
$12,846 + $31,270
$44,116
2015
$9,586 (+1.0%)
$11,011 + $24,742
$35,753
2014
$9,495 (+2.3%)
$11,011 + $24,742
$35,753
2013
$9,277 (+4.3%)
$11,011 + $24,742
$35,753
2012
$8,898 (+4.8%)
$12,158 + $25,498
$37,656
2011
$8,492 (−10.0%)
$12,158 + $25,498
$37,656
2010
$9,438 (−9.4%)
$12,158 + $29,895
$42,053
2009
$10,420 (+2.8%)
$12,387 + $38,004
$50,391
2008
$10,139 (+3.8%)
$19,820 + $32,671
$52,491
2007
$9,764
$19,820 + $32,671
$52,491
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
9/10
Orrington Elementary School
Public, K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Haven Middle School
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Evanston Twp High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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About Northeast
Evanston
Northeast Evanston, located between Lake Michigan and downtown Evanston, is a lakeside and residential Evanston neighborhood with historic architecture and a shoreline park system. Sheridan Road and Central Street concentrates much of the neighborhood’s character, where coffee counters, small grocers, and locally run boutiques line the blocks. Stately lakefront homes and classic brick walk-ups mix with leafy side streets and pocket parks. Lighthouse Beach and the Lakefront Trail set a daily rhythm of sunrise walks and bike commutes. The Halim Time & Glass Museum and the Grosse Point Lighthouse add cultural weight and a sense of place. Food and conversation often orbit around local fixtures like Hewn and Mustard’s Last Stand.
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Public facts and zoning for 825 Simpson St
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Sq. Ft.
1,401
Stories
2
Lot Size
9,176 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1911
Year Renovated
—
County
Cook County
APN
11071210260000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026.
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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